Gelendzhik Airport (URKG)
Medium airport · Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Gelendzhik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URKG |
| IATA | GDZ |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°34'56" E 38°0'45" 44.58209, 38.01248 |
| Location | Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
Gelendzhik Airport at a glance
Gelendzhik Airport is a medium airport in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as GDZ. The field elevation of 98 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URKG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URKG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gelendzhik Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krymsk Air Base | RU-0089 | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Anapa Vityazevo Airport | URKA | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Krasnodar Central Air Base | RU-0090 | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport | URKK | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Khanskaya Air Base | RU-10062 | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gelendzhik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 98 ft field elevation of Gelendzhik Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gelendzhik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gelendzhik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gelendzhik Airport is URKG, and its IATA code is GDZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gelendzhik Airport above sea level?
Gelendzhik Airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gelendzhik Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.5821, 38.0125 — in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krymsk Air Base, about 42 km away.
Does URKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URKG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gelendzhik Airport?
Gelendzhik Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a CONC surface.